Ostensibly, Alabama and Georgia play for the championship of the Football Bowl Subdivision at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night. Central Florida of the American Athletic Conference feels the title for the 2017 season already has been decided. Among the collegiate power brokers, the Knights’ claim to the crown has about as much validity… [ Continue Reading ]

The letters of intent began arriving in the East Carolina football office at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, the new early signing day. Coach Scottie Montgomery, who has the ability to generate optimism despite a pair of 3-9 seasons, likes the latest harvest. “It’s a fantastic class,” Montgomery said. “It’s a great class. The best part… [ Continue Reading ]

When Michael Perry was interim coach for East Carolina last season, Jeff Lebo was never too far from the program. Lebo returned from hip surgery to attend practices and administer day-to-day affairs although he wasn’t on the sideline for games. When Lebo resigned six games into the current campaign, Perry’s role changed significantly from his… [ Continue Reading ]

One significant aspect of the Cincinnati-East Carolina game slipped my mind until I was ready to leave after a 48-20 Pirates victory. I had packed up my laptop and camera when Malcolm Gray, director of athletics communications, said, “Al, you’re the last one to leave.” Sure enough, Nathan Summers of The Daily Reflector in Greenville… [ Continue Reading ]

GREENVILLE — The Michael Perry interim coaching era began for the second time in two seasons at East Carolina, the latest one starting with a 93-88 overtime victory over nonconference rival UNC-Wilmington in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Thursday night. A program that has seen its share of hard times since Perry was 6-8… [ Continue Reading ]